Sleep Day

Sleeping Children Around the World, a 100% charity, held its third annual Sleep Day on Friday November 23, 2018. Canadians across the country can participate by going to school and work in their pyjamas, having fun and raising awareness of Sleeping Children Around the World. We encourage you to create a fun Sleep Day event at your school or work, knowing that each person’s $2 (student) or $5 (corporate) donation will provide hope and joy to a child living in poverty.

100%of all donations go to improving the lives of countless children in developing countries with the aid of a much needed bedkit. To support a country's local economy, bedkits are created in the country of distribution, and include important items integral to a child's growth: a mattress and bedding, mosquito nets, and a backpack with school supplies. Visit the Bedkits page to learn more.

TheSleep Day Educational Resource (.pdf) and downloadable resources on our Pinterest page are available to help with your planning. Your participation is a simple yet impactful way to give children who are less fortunate a chance to thrive in challenging conditions.

Sleep Day 2018 was generously supported by Choice Hotels Canada and Sleep Country Canada.

CREATE YOUR OWN SLEEP DAY ANDWEAR YOUR PYJAMAS TO WORK OR SCHOOL:

I'M WEARING MY PJs TO WORK

$5.00 Donation

I'M WEARING MY PJs TO SCHOOL

$2.00 Donation

Whether you're a big company, a small community organization, or a local school, every pair of pyjamas worn helps a child in need receive a better night's sleep.

"Quality sleep in children is important for a healthy mind, body and spirit. The work of SCAW provides sleep environments for children in impoverished nations around the world. The CSS supports this important work that will improve the health and wellbeing of children around the world through improving sleep". - Canadian Sleep Society CSS

"Sleep is like magical fuel for children. It has the power to make them feel better, think better and play better. Let's give the magic of sleep to every child every night." - Dr. Reut Gruber, PhD Psychologist Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, McGill UniversityDirector, Attention Behavior and Sleep Lab, Douglas Mental Health University Institute

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

Select a Sleep Day Team Captain who will work to promote the day within your group and take responsibility for the event.

Plan out your very own Sleep Day!

Once all donations have been collected, the Team Captain will submit the donations via cheque to the address below, or donate online by clicking here.

SUGGESTIONS FOR SLEEP DAY EVENTS

Cafeteria Party

Host a Potluck

Best Onesie Contest

Pancake Breakfast

SOCIAL MEDIA

Don't forget to share photos of your participation and follow the fun on social media using the hashtag #SleepDay!